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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,091.60 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,091.60 and 459.32 is: 634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,091.60 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,091.60 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,091.60 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 501,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,393.71/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.00

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